THe Siṃhalaḥ Foundation
Our Mission:
The Simhalah Foundation is A California non-profit, built To amplify culturally, socially, historically, and artistically significant stories, especially those from underrepresented communities, through original music, multidisciplinary art, education, advocacy, and programs that equip artists to thrive creatively, professionally, and economically.
Promoting equitable access to the kinds of healing storytelling communities need for a sustainable future
What we do
Creative Advocacy
Campaigns that rewrite who gets to tell the story.
Cross-Cultural Collaboration Programs bridging global and marginalized communities.
Education & Empowerment
Training, mentorship, and artist rights Advocacy.
Media & Storytelling – Documentaries, songwriting series, and impact-driven releases.
Our Initiatives
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An innovative writing camp and cultural initiative centering Black artists in country music, reclaiming space through storytelling, sync-ready songwriting, and industry collaboration. In partnership with BMI and Color Me Country
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A tribute to the life and impact of blind Motown hitmaker Lee Garrett, this project honors his legacy through archival storytelling, songwriting, and advocacy for recognition.
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A global summit and symposium exploring how AI intersects with creativity and ownership, shaping an artist-first future in a rapidly evolving music industry.
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A unifying cultural campaign that uses music and dialogue to address division, inspire understanding, and imagine a shared future across communities in the face of violence
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A music-based rehabilitation and expression program empowering justice-impacted individuals to tell their stories, reclaim their agency, and build creative pathways forward.
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A practical training and mentorship series equipping underserved creators with the tools, knowledge, and community to own their rights, tell their truths, and thrive independently.
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A national campaign to protect the earnings and futures of young performers, modeled after California’s Coogan Act.
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A multidisciplinary music and storytelling project channeling the voices of Pacific Northwest wildlife to inspire environmental action and conservation in coastal communities.
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A collection of groundbreaking music projects that amplify underrepresented perspectives — from the world’s only Druze EDM artist, to poetic explorations of the East African diaspora, to contemporary Klezmer revivals and politically charged folk-rock albums that challenge, heal, and connect across identity and culture.
